WOLFSON LECTURE SERIES: CLIMATE CONNECTIONS TODAY

The third lecture in this series will take place TODAY at 6 pm in Hall. Thomas Stocker ‘Climate change: making the best use of scientific information’; Week 4: Myles Allen ‘Climate change and two concepts of liberty’. 6 pm in Hall. The lectures are followed by guest night dinners which can be booked on line at http://registration.wolf.ox.ac.uk/guestnight/ College Secretary

IT SUPPORT VACANCY AVAILABLE - CLOSING DATE TODAY

Wolfson is seeking a part-time IT Support Assistant. For details of the post and an application form please go to http://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/vacancies. HR Officer

FAMILIAR FOOTSTEPS

This Saturday evening, the Hall will be a graceful whirl as the Oxford University Dancesport Club returns for their annual Varsity Ball. Conference Office

CAR PARKS AND ROAD CLOSURE

The South and East Car Parks and the access road between the two car parks will be closed on Wednesday 16 May 2012 from 7.00am until 4.00pm to allow for the delivery of a large item of equipment. Cars will need to be removed from these areas before this time as once the road is closed it will not be possible to reopen it. As this will considerably reduce the amount of parking, please consider other forms of transport if you are travelling to the College on that day. Thank you for your understanding. Barry Coote, Home Bursar

PIRATES VS. NINJAS BOP, 9:30pm SATURDAY 12 MAY

Third week getting you down? Tired of battling exams? Then forget your troubles with a night of epic proportions as Wolfson College presents the Pirates vs. Ninjas bop this SATURDAY, 12 MAY, at 9:30pm! Whether you sneak in under cover of darkness or swing down from the rigging, make sure you get here for this one. Dress will range from Captain Hook to Chuck Norris, so you can bet it will be a swashbuckling time for sensei and student alike. Turtles are welcome, but please ensure safety precautions are taken with any hooked limb replacements. Cowabunga, mateys! See you Saturday. Entz.

ARTS SOCIETY EXHIBITION

Members of College and Common Room are invited to the opening of a new exhibition of paintings, drawings and collages by Alison Berrett (who teaches Life Drawing at Wolfson) on Sunday 13 May from 1 to 3 pm in the Private Dining Rooms/Florey Room. Refreshments will be served. The works are for sale with a 10% discount to Wolfson members. The exhibition continues until 25 May. Arts Society

DISPLAY CASES – NEW WORK

A new display of ceramics by various potters in conjunction with a full exhibition at the Oxford Ceramics Gallery at 29 Walton Street for Oxfordshire Artweeks (which includes works by Wolfson member Margaret O’Rorke). Arts Society

CURRENT STUDENTS - COME & JOIN THE WOLFSON TELETHON CAMPAIGN, 16 JUNE - 1 JULY 2012

We’ve put posters up around College, and had a great response so far, but we still want more callers for our summer Telethon! The pros are many: pay at £8 per hour, for c.23 hours per week, for two weeks means that this is a really good earner (and there will be opportunities for more hours for those who can do them!) Evening calling during the week means that many of your daytime hours will be free for all your other commitments. We’ll be calling after the end of term in 9th and 10th week (a good time to replenish your finances after 8th week celebrations). To top it all off, we will make sure that you have plenty of fun – impressive fundraising will be rewarded with prizes! So, if you are enthusiastic about your College, and would like to communicate what’s happening here to our Alumni, please go online to fill out the application at http://fs16.formsite.com/ruxburtonassociates/Wolfson2012/ or get in touch with Anna Johnson in the Development Office on development.office@wolfson.ox.ac.uk or on 01865 611041. We will be holding interviews on the 21st and 22nd of May – these will not be scary - we just want to put together a really good group!

WOLFSON DONATIONS TO AMREF

We have now received a letter from Samara Hammond, Chief Executive at AMREF UK, thanking the College for its recent donation and sending us a short case study of a young girl who suffered from fistula and was operated on by an AMREF outreach surgeon. This illustrates how important the issue is and how Wolfson’s donation can help. These are now posted on the Lodge noticeboard. AMREF Group

AMREF SUNDAY COFFEE SHOP

Come indulge in some cake and drink copious amounts of coffee at the Sunday Coffee Shop. All proceeds will go to AMREF. NEW time (1pm - 4pm), SAME place (Upper Common Room). For further details, contact renee.lee@earth.ox.ac.uk

OPEN HOUR

The Acting President will be holding Open Hour between 3.00 – 4.00 p.m. as follows: Week 4, Wednesday 16 May, Week 5, Monday 21 May, Week 6, Wednesday 30 May, Week 7, Wednesday 6 June and Week 8, Wednesday 13 June. You can just turn up, or make an appointment to secure a slot by contacting the President’s PA Sue Hales. (sue.hales@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)

ACADEMIC OFFICE TEMPORARY CLOSURE

(9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday 11 May) The Academic Office will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday 11 May so that we may attend a meeting. Academic Administrator

WEEK MOCK EXAM REMINDER (4TH WEEK)

If you have signed up to attend a Mock Exam session next week you are now confirmed to attend. If you are no longer able to attend the session you have signed up for, please log into https://weblearn.ox.ac.uk/portal/site/central/aad/ea/gradmock/page/home and cancel your booking to give others the opportunity to attend and in order that we know who to expect. If you are currently on the waiting list, please do check your email 24 hours before the mock exam session is due to take place. If a place becomes available to you, you will be sent an email directly from WebLearn reminding you about the mock exam session 24 hours in advance. This may be treated as your confirmation that you have a place to attend. If you are unsure whether you have a place or not, please do log into https://weblearn.ox.ac.uk/portal/site/central/aad/ea/gradmock/page/home to check. If you are still in doubt please email exam.services@admin.ox.ac.uk. Academic Administrator

PERSONAL SAFETY REMINDER AND THE OUSU SAFETY BUS SCHEME

Although not wishing to alarm anyone, it bears repeating that like any other large city, Oxford has its proportion of crime. It is strongly recommended that individuals do not walk alone after dark in Oxford, including the city centre. OUSU members (http://www.ousu.org/) who find themselves out late at night may wish to make use of the OUSU Safety Bus Scheme which was set up to provide a safe and affordable means of transport. To use the service, simply ring 0771 4445050 between 9am and 3am Monday-Saturday; 9am to 1am on Sunday. The bus will pick you up and deliver you to any destination within the ring road for £1 per trip. Priority will always be given to lone and/or vulnerable individuals (http://www.ousu.org/welfare/o/?searchterm=safety%20bus). Academic Administrator

JOB OPPORTUNITY: JUNIOR DEAN, ST CATHERINE’S COLLEGE (DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 23 MAY)

St Catherine’s College intends to appoint a Junior Dean with effect from 1 October 2012 for one year, which may be renewed. The deadline to apply is noon on Wednesday 23 May. For more information, visit http://www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/junior-dean. Academic Administrator

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO GRADUATES ON TAUGHT COURSES: DEADLINES ARE DEADLINES!

We cannot stress enough the importance of meeting any and all deadlines for the submission of written work on time. In an address to Congregation in March, the University’s Proctors noted the recent sharp increase in the number of unauthorised late submissions from taught masters students. Candidates should be aware that, unless there are medical or other serious reasons for the late submission, the examiners are given permission to impose academic penalties in addition to the administrative fee that is almost invariably levied. Students finding themselves in such a position should contact the College’s Academic Office immediately and without delay – ideally before the published deadline so that evidence in mitigation may be submitted to the Proctors. For more information, consult the Examination Regulations (big grey book or online at http://www.ox.ac.uk/students/exams/) or Section 2: Academic Life at Wolfson in the College Student Handbook (http://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/internal/students). Academic Administrator

LIFE-WRITING AND NEW MEDIA: LIFE-WRITING, ARCHIVES, AND DIGITISATION

The third and final panel discussion in the Oxford Centre for Life-Writing's Life-Writing and New Media series. Please see the OCLW webpages for more information. All welcome to join for the discussion, over a glass of wine. Tuesday, 15 May, 5.30 - 7pm, The Buttery, Wolfson College. Simon Cooke

AFTER-HOURS AT THE ASHMOLEAN

The Oxford Centre for Life-Writing at Wolfson has teamed up with the Ashmolean to offer an after-hours private tour of The English Prize: The Capture of the Westmorland, an Episode of the Grand Tour. The curator, Dr Catherine Whistler, will give a talk and tour of the exhibition on Tuesday 22 May, 6.30pm. Tickets are £10, and include a glass of wine. Please email simon.cooke@wolfson.ox.ac.uk if you would like to reserve a place. Simon Cooke

WOLFSON READING GROUP

Our next meeting will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 16 May in the Coffee Room when we will be discussing Julian Barnes: The sense of an ending. New members always welcome. Jan Scriven

PANEL DISUSSION: MEDIA REGULATION AND THE ROLE OF LAW

The Foundation for Law, Justice and Society in association with Wolfson College 9.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 18 May 2012, Haldane Room, Wolfson College. This panel discussion will examine ongoing attempts to devise a new framework for media regulation in the light of the phone-hacking scandal and the competitive pressures of the evolving media landscape. Panellists include the media lawyer Mark Stephens CBE, political philosopher Baroness Onora O’Neill, and Professor George Brock, former Managing Editor of The Times. Full details and registration at: www.fljs.org/events Phil Dines

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE CLUB, 71 PALL MALL, LONDON SW1Y 5HD

The Oxford and Cambridge Club provides Alumni from both Universities with an exclusive home away from home, in the heart of the capital. With a reputation for excellent food and wine, we offer numerous facilities and an expanding under 30s membership. If you would like to learn more about the Club come to our drinks reception on Friday 18 May 2012 from 6pm to 8.30pm in the Assembly Room, the Town Hall, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX. Please reply as soon as possible to crichards@oandc.uk.com Tel: 020 7321 5110 Places are limited and on a strictly first come first served basis. www.oxfordandcambridgeclub.co.uk College Secretary

THIRD ANNUAL WOLFSON LIFE-STORIES EVENT: TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

On May 21, beginning at 5:00 p.m., watch Wolfson College members as they perform and share life-stories.The night will end with a FREE drinks reception and international buffet dinner in Hall.You must sign-up to attend; non-Wolfson members are warmly invited. Email wolfson.lifestories@gmail.com with your name and number of tickets required.

THE ANNUAL ISAIAH BERLIN LECTURE

Baroness Helena Kennedy, QC, will give this year’s Berlin Lecture on Thursday 24 May at 6 pm in Hall ‘Law and globalisation – powerful or powerless’. The lecture will be followed by a guest night dinner for which members may sign up at http://registration.wolf.ox.ac.uk/guestnight/ College Secretary

PIANO RECIYAL - MELVYN TAN

Kirker Holidays joins Wolfson in hosting a Recital by renowned pianist Melvyn Tan on Tuesday 29 May at 7pm in the Hall. Entrance and refreshments from 6.30pm. Tickets £5 for Wolfson Members, ONE TICKET PER MEMBER with advance reservation essential from events@wolfson.ox.ac.uk for payment on the door. Non-members tickets at £10 available for purchase direct from Lucy Ayling on 020 7593 2286 or email rsvp@kirkerholidays.com. Conference Office

MUSIC FOR THE SUMMER EVENT

Would you like to play at Wolfson's summer event? This year's event will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 23 June in Wolfson's beautiful gardens. The theme is Olympics, but summery tunes of any nature will be very welcome! Please email ruth.bush@wolfson.ox.ac.uk by Monday of 6th week to sign up.

LOOKING FOR JAZZ PLAYERS

A jazz guitarist at Wolfson is looking for a bass player or piano player to work on tunes, and do some playing. Main interest is standards and bebop tunes. Please email david.friedman@wolfson.ox.ac.uk.

GUEST NIGHT DINNERS

Guest Night dinners take place every Thursday during full term, weeks 1 - 8. Pre-dinner drinks are at 7pm, followed by dinner at 7.30pm (except on 24 May following The Berlin Lecture when dinner is 7.30 for 8pm). Dress code is smart, but academic gowns are not worn. Please sign up by 12 noon on the Wednesday prior to the guest night at: http://registration.wolf.ox.ac.uk/guestnight/ There is a computer terminal next to the pigeon-holes in the Lodge, which has a direct link to the booking form. Please note that bookings are only secure once you have received a confirming email. The charge for a guest night is £26.50 for all members and their guests, except for Wolfson graduate students who pay £13.25 for their own meal (and £13.25 for their supervisors when invited as their guests). Please give details of any special dietary requirements and seating requests, and indicate if you do not wish to be served wine. Catering Administrator

WANTED: WOLFSON WINE SOCIETY PRESIDENT

I will be sadly stepping down from the illustrious role of Wolfson Wine Society president and am looking for a replacement for the next academic year. It is not much work and a lot of fun. Basically, it involves organising a wine tasting roughly once per term. It is more convenient if you live in college, but not necessary. So if anyone is interested in taking over for me, please drop me an email at jared.oconnell@wolfson.ox.ac.uk Jared O'Connell

THE WOLFSON COLLEGE COOKIE FAIRY

Everyone has a bad day once in awhile, but those blues don’t have to last. If you know someone who is in need of cheering up, don't delay! Simply send an email to the Cookie Fairy and watch in delight as your friend discovers a delicious cookie in his or her pigeonhole. P.S. Don’t forget to tell the Cookie Fairy of any allergies! Email: wolfsoncookiefairy@gmail.com. Wolfson Welfare and Peer Support

BIKE WORKSHOP

The next workshop will be at 8pm on Monday 14 May. Daniel Corbett

CASUAL CARRELS

There are now eight casual carrels for use in the Library. They are numbers 330- 337 in the Jessup Room. Casual carrels can not be pre-booked. Please complete the signing-in sheet on the carrel door when you start your period in the carrel. There are 3 sessions morning - 1 pm, 1pm - 6pm and, 6pm until midnight. Remember to remove all your books and papers when you leave. Items left in carrels will be moved by the Library team to the "desk clutter" box. Do not remove completed signing in sheets as a record is being kept of carrel use by the Library team.

ISSUING BOOKS

Recently books in popular subjects, including business and finance have been reported missing from the shelves. Readers in all subjects are reminded to make sure that they issue every book they remove from the Library. If you have difficulty issuing a book please complete a report sheet in the black folder on the self-issue unit or contact a member of the Library Team.

RESEARCH SKILLS

Bodleian Libraries workshops - Check http://libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/workshops for the full WISER programme and for details of other training opportunities offered by Bodleian Libraries. Why not follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/oxwiser, visit the BodWiser blog at http://bodwiser.wordpress.com or join our mailling list by sending an empty email to wiser-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk Not a member of Oxford University? - If you are not a current member of Oxford University but would like to attend a workshop please contact usered@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. Please quote your Bodleian readers card barcode number. If you have any questions please contact usered@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

HELPING YOU

We welcome suggestions for the improvement of the Library's service. You can either approach a memberof the Library Team, email library@wolfson.ox.ac.uk or contact the Chair of the General Meeting who is happy to pass on comments. Use our book suggestion form at http://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/library/book-suggestion for books helpful to your studies. Librarian

ACCOMMODATION OFFICE CLOSURE

Due to staff holidays during the period 8 May to 18 May inclusive, the Accommodation Office will be closed most mornings, but will be open every afternoon from 1.00 pm. Accommodation Office.

IT SUPPORT

Please see http://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/computing/surgeries for the IT Surgeries times. Stephen Gower / ICT Manager

REGULAR MEETINGS

Please check the Lodge notice board on the day for the meeting venue each week.

MONDAY: LIFE DRAWING from 5.30 - 7.30pm. BUJINKAN MARTIAL ARTS from 8.30 - 10.30pm.

TUESDAY: YOGA from 7.30 - 9pm (Intermediate/Advanced). MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE from 8.30 - 9.30pm.

WEDNESDAY: YOGA from 7.30 - 9pm (Beginners/Intermediate). BUJINKAN MARTIAL ARTS from 9 - 11pm.

THURSDAY: KNITTING from 7.30pm.

SUNDAY: MEDITATION from 7.30pm - 8.30pm. ALTERNATIVE CHOIR from 8.30 - 9.45pm.